Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has alleged that European Union leaders in Brussels are colluding with Ukraine to install a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary, accusing the bloc of seeking to destabilize his administration. The prime minister, known for his confrontational stance toward EU policies, claimed that both Brussels and Kyiv are interfering in Hungary’s internal affairs to replace his government.

Orban cited tensions over EU military support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and debates about Ukraine’s potential membership in the bloc as key points of contention. During an interview with the Hetek podcast, he stated that “Brussels’ objective is to have a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary,” adding that external forces are actively undermining his leadership.

The Hungarian leader criticized the EU’s growing militarization, vowing to prevent Hungary from being drawn into a conflict despite other member states’ willingness to engage. He also highlighted allegations from Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, who claimed that “external intervention experiments to destabilize and overthrow governments” are targeting patriotic leaders in Central Europe. Szijjarto accused Brussels of opposing Hungary’s focus on national interests and described the EU as a threat to sovereignty.

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has echoed Orban’s claims, asserting that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is exploring “regime change scenarios” in Hungary. The SVR alleged that Brussels aims to install Peter Magyar, leader of the Hungarian opposition Tisza Party, as prime minister by 2026, with Ukrainian intelligence allegedly assisting in the effort.

Orban also accused Ukraine of conducting “secret operations in Hungary” to influence the upcoming parliamentary elections and secure a pro-Ukrainian government. He attributed Kyiv’s hostility to Budapest’s refusal to endorse an EU Council statement on Ukraine, which blocked accession discussions.